About
War veteran and educator who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. His experiences there sparked his interest in the plight of African-Americans, which ultimately inspired him to found the historically black Hampton University.
Before Fame
He left Hawaii for Massachusetts following his father's death in 1860.
Trivia
Tuskegee University's Armstrong Hall was named in his honor in 1929.
Family Life
His grandson, Harold Howe II, served as the Commissioner of Education.
Associated With
Among those who adopted his philosophies concerning racial equality is Booker T. Washington.
